Summary

The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Advanced Practice Provider team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a full time APP to support our CSICU. This role is devoted to the care of the critically ill cardiac surgery patients in the ICU setting. The APP ensures best practices are implemented for the cardiothoracic surgery patients through all phases of care. Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program is required.

Job description

Overview

The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Advanced Practice Provider team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a full time APP to support our CSICU. This role is devoted to the care of the critically ill cardiac surgery patients in the ICU setting. The APP ensures best practices are implemented for the cardiothoracic surgery patients through all phases of care. Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program is required.

The ideal candidate is one with a dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service. A cardiothoracic surgery background and at least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred. Critical care background preferred. Nights and rotating weekends.

Position Highlights

100% Nights
3 shifts per week (6:45p – 7:45a) with at least 1 weekend per month
Nationally recognized physicians, superior quality, and innovative technology
>2300 cardiac procedures per year, including ECMO, thoracic, and heart transplant; no pediatrics
23-bed CSICU at 543-bed quaternary care facility for specialized care, offering a multitude of medical and surgical specialties; Level 1 Trauma Center
100% inpatient responsibilities

Requirements

At least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting
Cardiothoracic surgery background preferred
Critical care background preferred
Dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Disability & Critical Illness Plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance
Student Debt Pay Down
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual CME Allowance
Malpractice and Tail Coverage
QPI Bonus
Commencement Bonus
Retention Bonus

Company overview

Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.